Samsung Tests 5,500mAh Galaxy S27 Ultra Battery as Silicon-Carbon Shift Could Add $28 Million
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Updated · Wccftech · Jul 3
Samsung Tests 5,500mAh Galaxy S27 Ultra Battery as Silicon-Carbon Shift Could Add $28 Million
1 articles · Updated · Wccftech · Jul 3
Summary
Samsung is evaluating 5,600mAh-5,800mAh cells for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, with a 5,500mAh minimum under consideration if testing succeeds.
The company is reportedly avoiding silicon-carbon batteries for now because they would cost about $22-$28 million per 1 million units, versus $12-$15 million for lithium-ion cells.
A 5,500mAh pack would push Samsung's top Ultra model above the 5,000mAh mark for the first time since the Galaxy S20 Ultra line began.
The battery decision comes as Samsung faces a DRAM shortage and broader demand pressure, making cost control more important for its next flagship.